We'll need volunteers to staff the SMAC rooms from open until close each day. That's Saturday 9am-6pm and Sunday 9am-6pm.

It will take 24 separate volunteers, unless folks are willing to do two shifts, to staff both rooms at 1 and 1/2-hour shift increments for the entire weekend. That's a lot of volunteers. :yes:

Of course, we could do 3-hour shifts instead. But we'd still need 12 committed volunteers. :yes:

If you're interested in volunteering please post to this thread. I'll maintain a list of volunteers to start. Depending on the number of volunteers, we'll then decide on the time of each shift and when those shifts will occur.

Remember if you volunteer to staff the room, you must be willing and able to show up and complete your shift in the room. You also must be willing to take responsibility for the safety and general care of the equipment in the room.:smoke:

So far:

jmathers
Maron
olson_jr (early Sat.)
dmax99
djnagle
Drybasement
radar2866
Andy Claps
jn229
ashok (early Sat.)
Dan M. (possibly 2 hours Sat.)
dlwask (Friday night setup) (alternate for Sat/Sun)
dbear (Sat...possibly Friday setup)
Jim Elmslie (Sun morning)
justrideit
fdwaller
Mike Whell


SCHEDULE:

Friday setup (after 2pm until the rooms are setup)
dlwask
jmathers
Andy Claps
dbear44
radar2866

Saturday Room 1
9-11:15: olson_jr
11:15-1:30: dmax
1:30-3:45: Mike Whell
3:45-6: justrideit

Saturday Room 2
9-11:15: ashok
11:15-1:30: drybasement
1:30-3:45: djnagle
3:45-6: Maron


Sunday Room 1
9:30-11:30: Jim Elmslie
11:30-1:30: Andy Claps
1:30-3:30: fdwaller
3:30-5:30: jn229

Sunday Room 2
9:30-11:30: dlwask
11:30-1:30: radar2866 (Mike Reed)
1:30-3:30: Ski
3:30-5:30: jmathers

Jeff

I'll volunteer Jeff.

Put me where ever Jeff. But I am doing volunteer duty for the fest so we have to work around that. Cheers.

I'll Take a shift

I would like the early Saturday shift, 9-Noon or thereabouts.

I can take a shift . You can add my name to that list . :yes:

I'd love to take a shift, for the relaxation and social networking, but the big guy has me on full-time duty.

I'd love to take a shift, for the relaxation and social networking, but the big guy has me on full-time duty.

No relaxation for you ! :D

See?

Jeff, I am good for both days whenever you need me.


Mike

Thanks Mike. Much appreciated.

In fact thanks to everyone who has signed up so far.:yes:

As you can see though, we clearly need more volunteers. With 8 people, we're looking at 4+ hour shifts to staff both rooms for both days by rough guess-timate. Yikes!

We really need at least 12 folks to make this bearable. Even that is a 3-hour shift for each person. Anyone know anyone. More recruits?

Jeff

Jeff, this might be a good thing to send over the SMAC email list. I don't mind sitting around for 4 hours.

I'll put something out on the list soon. Just wanted any lurkers here to consider volunteering.

4 hours is way too long for me, especially when all the other stuff is going on.

Jeff

I'm planning on visiting the AK Fest on Saturday. I've been to one SMAC gathering at Ashok's, but other than that, I haven't spent any time with other SMAC members. I'd be happy to do some time in one of the SMAC rooms, but I would understand if the membership wouldn't be comfortable with a relatively new member being left in charge of their equipment.

Jerry

Sign me up! Listening to music and bragging about S.M.A.C. for 1 1/2 hours piece of cake.

Only problem, volunteerd to help with Fest and do not know my schedule yet. Will stay tuned.

Jeff,

I can take a shift on Saturday or first half of Sunday.

You're the best. Thanks much. Added you to the list.

Jeff

I can help set the room(s) up Friday night. I'm on call for work that weekend and will not know my schedule until the week before. Pencil me in as an alternate for now.

Thanks dlwask (Dan)!!

Jeff

Put me down for Saturday. I could also help on fri setting up. I have a spare equiptment rack and could also bring in some of my gear if you would like.

Dale

Jeff,

If you end up with extra volunteers, it would be great if they could also help relieve the AKers who have rooms so they can get out and see the show too... I know I could use some help. Hosting a room at the show is really cool in its own right, but it is a large chore as well.

After the show last year I kept reading and hearing about some of the stellar show rooms (Hawthorne Audio for an example) and realized that I never had a chance to go listen to them myself. It can be a little frustrating as you load your stuff up at the end of the show and you realize that you missed so much. Based on this, I didn't plan on having a room this year. It was only after hearing that there were rooms that needed to be filled that I reluctantly signed up again. It's a blessing and a curse.

Dan

Jeff,

If you end up with extra volunteers, it would be great if they could also help relieve the AKers who have rooms so they can get out and see the show too... I know I could use some help. Hosting a room at the show is really cool in its own right, but it is a large chore as well.

After the show last year I kept reading and hearing about some of the stellar show rooms (Hawthorne Audio for an example) and realized that I never had a chance to go listen to them myself. It can be a little frustrating as you load your stuff up at the end of the show and you realize that you missed so much. Based on this, I didn't plan on having a room this year. It was only after hearing that there were rooms that needed to be filled that I reluctantly signed up again. It's a blessing and a curse.

Dan

At this point we are short volunteers, so don't count on extra assistance.

I agree that having a room can be a chore and you miss out on seeing some stuff. One of the main reasons that I avoid getting a listening room.

I'll be sure to let you know if we have any leftover volunteer hours.

Jeff

Thanks Jeff! Us SMAC guys need to stick together.. The rest of our world may be crumbling around us, but good music isn't!

Also, thank you for all the work you do organizing SMAC. You are doing a wonderful job!

I penciled a couple of folks into the schedule - these were "definites" based on previous replies. If anyone that's currently on the list wants a particular time slot, now is the time to act. Let me know.

Jeff

If anyone that's currently on the list wants a particular time slot, now is the time to act. Let me know.


Jeff,

I can take SMAC Room 2, 9AM to 12Noon on Saturday.

Ashok

Jeff:

I am open all day Sunday, pencil me in were needed.:)

I can be there Saturday and Sunday. Sign me up for whatever you need.

It would be cool if Darren & myself could be excluded from the final shift on Sunday.Other than that any shift would be fine.

I can be there Saturday and Sunday. Sign me up for whatever you need.

Thanks for volunteering. You just cut the time spent in the rooms down for everyone else:thmbsp:

Jeff

It would be cool if Darren & myself could be excluded from the final shift on Sunday.Other than that any shift would be fine.

Will do. Both scheduled for Saturday 12-3pm...ok?

Looks like it will be slightly less time for everyone.

I need to bone up on my math skills to figure it out.

Anybody willing to help with this?????? I know I'm a moron but.....I think we have 15 volunteers (minus dlwask who can only do Friday and he's scheduled) into 34 hours of room time. I come out with 2.2666666 hours each. Which is how much?

2 hours and 15 minutes?

Jeff

Your calculator did not lie to you Jeff, thats 2 hrs 15 mins a "shift".

Also, its a pretty safe bet at this point for me to take a shift on Sunday to make it 16 volunteers which takes it all the way down to 2 hrs 7mins 30 sec a shift :)

How are we doing the most important part of this room....the MUSIC!? Each bringing our own stuff to fill the 2 hours?

i will take a shift

Jeff,

Wish I could volunteer but as it looks I'll just be able to make it to the fest on Saturday and not until 2 or 3 pm.

- Bri

Your calculator did not lie to you Jeff, thats 2 hrs 15 mins a "shift".

Also, its a pretty safe bet at this point for me to take a shift on Sunday to make it 16 volunteers which takes it all the way down to 2 hrs 7mins 30 sec a shift :)

How are we doing the most important part of this room....the MUSIC!? Each bringing our own stuff to fill the 2 hours?

Excellent thanks. Shift times adjusted - 2hours 15 minutes each on Saturday; 2 hours even on Sunday. 16 total volunteers.

Signed you up for Sunday 9:30-11:30...let me know if that ain't gonna work.

Yep, we NEED music. Bring what you can.

Jeff

i will take a shift

Excellent. Thanks Frank. Once Grumpy signs you up for his stuff, let me know what shift you want. Take care of Grumpy first.:thmbsp:

Jeff

Jeff,

Wish I could volunteer but as it looks I'll just be able to make it to the fest on Saturday and not until 2 or 3 pm.

- Bri

No problem Brian. It looks like we are all set for volunteers. Just a matter of getting folks to commit to a shift.

Jeff

Hey Jeff, if this time is still open put me down for Sat. 1:30 TO 3:45. Also if there are any problems with times for any others you could just put me in that time slot and just let me know. I am pretty open and flexible so "no wrries"

Tc

Hey Jeff, if this time is still open put me down for Sat. 1:30 TO 3:45. Also if there are any problems with times for any others you could just put me in that time slot and just let me know. I am pretty open and flexible so "no wrries"

Tc

Gotcha for Saturday. Thanks Terry.

Jeff

Signed you up for Sunday 9:30-11:30...let me know if that ain't gonna work.

Jeff

That works just fine, nothing like coffee and good music on a Sunday morning. Mmm...coffee :thmbsp:

I can take a turn (for the worst). I'm already hoping to help with the fest, so fit me in accordingly.

I can take a turn (for the worst). I'm already hoping to help with the fest, so fit me in accordingly.

Gotta have a specific time for you. See the first page and pick one you like.

Sorry but I am tired of choosing and then asking if that time is ok. Just let me know which slot you want. :thmbsp:

Jeff

OK Jeff, I'll take

Saturday Room 1
3:45-6:

Sunday Room 1
1:30-3:30:

Jeff, Can I switch to room two for my shift sense that is where my speakers will be.

OK Jeff, I'll take

Saturday Room 1
3:45-6:

Sunday Room 1
1:30-3:30:

You want two shifts? I think we have enough volunteers to just do one shift. Pick one for now and we'll see how it pans out.

Jeff

Hey Jeff ,
Can I get one of the 3:45 to 6:00 spots on Saturday ? My wife has a wedding shower she "forgot" about on Sunday . Thanks.....

I'll take Sunday room #2. 1:30 -3:30 PM.

I'll take Sunday room #2. 1:30 -3:30 PM.

Gottcha. Thanks Mark.

Jeff

Hey Jeff ,
Can I get one of the 3:45 to 6:00 spots on Saturday ? My wife has a wedding shower she "forgot" about on Sunday . Thanks.....

Gottcha Mike. Thanks.

Jeff

OOOPS!
Jeff, I wasn't trying to be greedy. For some reason I thought there was a shortage of volunteers. Just trying to help.

I see you have me plugged in for Saturday afternoon. Thanks.

I'll take

Saturday room 2 - 1:30-3:45
Sunday Room 1 - 11:30-1:30

I'll take

Saturday room 2 - 1:30-3:45
Sunday Room 1 - 11:30-1:30

Thank you kind sir. I put you down just for Saturday - we should be good doing just one shift.

Jeff

i will take any slot, any room

cool

i will take any slot, any room

Put you in for Sunday 1:30-3:30pm Room 1.

Thanks.

Jeff